Featured Topics: Women’s Health
Selenium Improves Maternal Health During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 70 participating women with gestational diabetes, those who supplemented with selenium for 6 weeks had a significant improvement in blood sugar control, and an 11.5 % increase in glutathione blood levels as well as improved...
Iodine Supplementation Shown to Improve Thyroid Function and Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 163 obese Moroccan women, those who supplemented with 200 micrograms of iodine for 6 months decreased their TSH levels by 33% and their total cholesterol by 11% compared to those who took no iodine. The human body is intricately...
Effects of Soy on Bone Retention
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that although mixed soy isoflavones may not be as potent as bisphosphonates in preventing loss of bone calcium in post-menopausal women they are effective in protecting bone health. Estrogen depletion in women after...
Fenugreek for Painful Periods
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 101 participants the use of fenugreek reduced menstrual pain by about 50% compared to the control group. Dysmenorrhea or painful menses is one of the most common causes of absenteeism from work and decreased quality of life (3)....
Ginger for Menstrual Pain Relief
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Two groups of 61 females with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea received either 250 mg of ginger every 6 hours or 250 mg of a NSAID, mefenamic acid, every 8 hours. Pain severity decreased significantly in both groups. Ginger was as...
High-Protein Snack Improves Perception of Hunger and Eating Habits in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study in 20 young healthy women, provided 3 days with a high protein or two forms of high carbohydrate and fat snacks consumed 11.25% less calories at dinner on the fourth day. In a 2014 study, 20 healthy women (body mass index...
Vitamin K7 Improves Blood Vessel Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. New study suggests that long-term use of Vitamin K7 (menaquinone 7) beneficially affects cardiovascular health. A hallmark characteristic of cardiovascular disease is declining blood vessel health. Ways to measure blood vessel health...
Study Suggests Supplement for Hair Loss in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 6 months of supplementation with fish oil, black current oil, lycopene and vitamins C and E, 62% of the 79 supplemented subjects had an “increase in hair density” compared to 28% of the 39 subjects in the control group. Female...
Ayurvedic Plant may Benefit Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 58 female patients with rheumatoid arthritic pain, those taking andrographics paniculata for 14 weeks experienced a 23.4% reduction in pain compared to 5.2% in the placebo group. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory...
Folic Acid Helps Those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that folic acid supplementation may help maintain healthy levels of inflammation, blood sugar, and oxidative stress. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder in women that results in enlarged ovaries that...
Please follow & like us 🙂
This is Not Medical or Healthcare Advice
Information available through the NHRI site is not intended to provide and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice nor can it be relied upon as preventive care, cure or treatment for any disease or medical condition. Your use of information available or through this site is your own responsibility and at your own risk.